The Liberal government has abandoned a plan to study options to cut the flow of natural gas to the Centennial Flame, part a "greening" project to reduce carbon emissions. The reversal follows a social-media campaign by the oil and gas industry that suggested the government was undermining national unity.

Gas prices hit a four year high in Ottawa this weekend. Gas prices hit a four year high in Ottawa this weekend >>

How far behind schedule is Canada's shipbuilding program? Ottawa won't say. Federal officials running the country’s multi-billion dollar shipbuilding program are refusing to say how badly off-track the schedule is for the delivery of new naval supply ships and the Canadian Coast Guard’s planned heavy icebreaker — even though they’ve known since last fall. >>

Man hit by metal plate at construction site suffers serious injuries. Ottawa Paramedics say a man in his 40s was brought to the Trauma Centre after an incident at a construction site near Crystal Beach this afternoon. >>

Nunavut Sivuniksavut sets up its first student residence in Ottawa. A college program for Inuit youth now has a place for them to stay when they come to study in Ottawa. >>

Opponents of 60s Scoop settlement vow to not give up despite judge approving deal. A woman who has spent months informing '60s Scoop survivors about Ottawa's class-action settlement says she'll continue advising people to object to the deal, even after a federal judge approved the agreement. >>

Opponents of Sixties Scoop settlement aren't giving up after judge OKs deal. A woman who has spent months informing '60s Scoop survivors about Ottawa's class-action settlement says she'll continue advising people to object to the deal, even after a federal judge approved the agreement. >>

Ottawa considers dozens more marine protected areas in Maritimes. Ottawa is considering dozens more marine protected areas in Maritime waters, according to maps created using DFO data. >>

Ottawa doc suspended after borrowing $10K from elderly patient. A family doctor in Ottawa has had his medical licence suspended for three months, after he convinced a patient with mild dementia to loan him a large sum of money. >>

Ottawa doctor suspended after taking $10K loan from elderly patient. Dr. Peter Diarmuid Davison has been suspended for three months after he asked an elderly patient with suspected dementia for a $10,000 loan. >>

Ottawa overhauling military justice system to give victims a larger role. The Liberal government will overhaul the military justice system to give victims a greater say and a more active role in court proceedings. >>

Ottawa putting nearly $40M toward underpass at 50 St. rail crossing. The prime minister, and the ministers of transportation and infrastructure were on hand Tuesday to announce a funding commitment to help pay for an underpass at the 50 Street rail crossing. >>

Paramedics tout improvement in performance. Ottawa Paramedics met the Council target for responding to Life-Threatening Calls in 2017. >>

Pregnant woman saved from choice between newborn, cancer treatment. Dr. Mark Clemons designed a plan that would allow 31-year-old Jillian O'Connor -- an Ottawa native who is pregnant with her third child and has Stage 4 breast cancer -- to receive chemotherapy and deliver a normal, healthy child. >>

Supporters rally as lawyers argue court dates in Vice-Admiral Norman's case. A handful of protesters and former colleagues of embattled Vice-Admiral Mark Norman were outside an Ottawa court Wednesday as lawyers hashed out procedural matters for his trial on a single charge of breach of trust. >>

Suspended vice-admiral Mark Norman's case put over until July 10. Vice-Admiral Mark Norman will have to wait a little longer before getting his day in court. The suspended military officer did not attend the Ottawa courthouse this morning and was instead represented by a lawyer during a brief update. >>

Words of love and wisdom for Mother's Day from mom with incurable cancer. How are you marking this Mother's Day?
Maybe a special brunch for mom, some flowers or chocolates. For one Ottawa area mother, her best gift is still being alive to appreciate every moment with her children. >>